In 2023, South Korea's poultry meat import volume stood at 168.0 thousand metric tons. From 2024, forecasts indicate a steady increase: 170.0 (2024), 172.0 (2025), 173.0 (2026), 175.0 (2027), 176.0 (2028) thousand metric tons. This marks year-on-year variations of about +1.19% for 2024, +1.18% for 2025, +0.58% for 2026, +1.16% for 2027, and +0.57% for 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period is approximately +0.94%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer preference toward healthier meat options, trade policies affecting import regulations, and fluctuating global poultry prices. These factors could impact the forecasted steady growth in import volumes.
